Shoshone Lake 6-30-12

Shoshone Lake was our very late beginning of the season hike in Yellowstone. We wanted to do something close to the south gate and had originally intended to go to Heart Lake. That trail was closed due to bear activity so we went up the road and came to a stop at the Shoshone Lake trail head. It was a nice long hike, and the frigid lake was a nice way to cool off and re-energize for the trek back. 

Schwabacher Landing 6-16-12

Schwabacher Landing is one of our favorite places to go it is fairly popular especially up to the beaver ponds. Sunrise Earth once did an episode from here. So needless to say it is quite beautiful. If you ever take the time to venture on this trail keep going past the beaver ponds and even more amazing views of the Tetons will open up to you.

Stopped to admire the butterflies

Toad....

touching a Toad

Frog

The Handoff

Wild Strawberries

Crossing

String Lake Loop 6-2-12

We set out on this hike to inspect some backpacking sites along Leigh Lake, we parked at the String Lake Trail head and then headed towards Leigh Lake. We first went to the campsite and then headed back and finished the loop around String Lake.

Cardinal Rule: Never say No to a Swim

First one in head deep Wins!!!

Jack Rabbits Swim!

Leigh Lake Campsite

Coming Around String Lake